Vintage Japanese Bamboo Backpack Basket - 1980s Showa Era (25D-414-1)

Vintage Japanese Backpack Basket, Bamboo, Showa Era (SKU 25D-414-1)

Showa-era woven bamboo backpack basket with hand-braided fabric straps

This vintage Japanese bamboo basket, likely a traditional kago backpack carrier, showcases the honest beauty of rural Showa-era craft. Warmly patinated bamboo strips are tightly woven into a rounded rectangular body, reinforced with vertical ribs and a flat, sturdy base designed to rest securely on the ground.

The rim is bound with a distinctive yellow synthetic band in a criss-cross pattern, a practical post-war detail that adds a cheerful accent. On the reverse, two thick, hand-braided fabric straps in earthy browns and faded pinks recall years of use in the fields, making this a characterful piece for wabi-sabi display or light storage in a contemporary interior.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, circa 1980s
• Material: Woven bamboo, synthetic rim binding, braided fabric straps, natural fiber cord
• Use: Formerly a rural backpack basket for carrying produce or firewood; now ideal as a decorative object or for gentle storage
• Features: Handwoven bamboo construction; reinforced flat base; yellow criss-cross rim binding; original braided fabric shoulder straps; warm aged patina and visible wear consistent with vintage agricultural use
• Dimensions: --
• Condition: Vintage condition with surface wear, discoloration, fraying to straps, and small losses to bindings, all adding to its rustic character

A soulful Showa-era farm basket that brings authentic Japanese countryside charm into any space.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.